These Are The "Most Legendary Dessert Places" In India, As Per Taste Atlas

The Taste Atlas Awards 2024-25 included several accolades for Indian food and Indian restaurants. The country's offerings won top spots on lists of best dishes by category, best food regions, best food cities and many others. As part of its year-end rankings, the food and travel guide shone a spotlight on iconic food-related establishments around the globe. One of the lists provides details about the best places in the world for desserts, according to Taste Atlas's rankings. We have compiled a list of the Indian spots that were featured on it. Take a look at them below (overall rank is indicated in brackets):

Here Are The "Most Legendary Dessert Places" In India For 2024, As Per Taste Atlas:

• Kayani Bakery, Pune (18th)

This bakery was founded in 1955. Its mawa cake is especially famous.

• K.C. Das, Kolkata (24th)

This heritage establishment dates back to 1866. It is well-known for various classic Bengali sweets. Taste Atlas makes a special note of its rasgulla.

• Flurys, Kolkata (25th)

For many, the name Flurys is synonymous with the delicious treat called rum ball. The establishment was founded in 1927.

• Karachi Bakery, Hyderabad (28th)

This iconic bakery, famous for its distinctive type of Fruit Biscuits, was founded in 1953.

• Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick Sweets, Kolkata (35th)

This is another famous heritage sweet shop in Kolkata. It began its story way back in 1885. Taste Atlas notes that its sandesh is highly sought-after.

• K Rustom & Co., Mumbai (46th)

This popular dessert spot near Marine Drive in Mumbai sells ice cream sandwiches in many flavours. It was founded in 1953.

• Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale, New Delhi (64th)

This iconic kulfi destination was founded in 1906.

• Prakash Kulfi, Lucknow (75th)

Founded in 1956, this establishment is famous for kulfi falooda, as per the guide.

• Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale, Pune (83rd)

Founded in 1950, this Pune landmark is known for various Maharashtrian delicacies, including sweets and snacks.

• Old Famous Jalebi Wala, New Delhi (91st)

Known as one of the most iconic spots for jalebi, this heritage shop was started in 1884.

Note that the above rankings were announced in December 2024. Taste Atlas has also shared a list of the iconic establishments for ice cream around the globe. Five Indian names have been featured on it. The guide has noted one treat that is especially popular at each place. Take a look at them below:

Here Are The "Most Legendary Ice Cream Places" In India, As Per Taste Atlas:

• Pabba's, Mangaluru (7th), founded in 1975

Famous for: Gadbad ice cream

• K. Rustom & Co., Mumbai (24th), founded in 1953

Famous for: Mango ice cream sandwich

• Natural's Ice Cream, Mumbai (38th), founded in 1984

Famous for: Tender coconut ice cream

• Corner House, Bengaluru (60th), founded in 1982

Famous for: Death By Chocolate Ice Cream

• Apsara Ice Creams, Mumbai (91), founded in 1971

Famous for: Guava ice cream

That's not all. Taste Atlas also released a list of the 100 Most Legendary Restaurants in the World. Seven Indian icons were named among them. Click here to read more.

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